Enrollment
293
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rantoul, IL
Pleasant Acres Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Acres Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173321003444
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Acres Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 293
- students enrolled
Pleasant Acres Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Acres Elem School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rantoul, IL.
School address
District: Rantoul City Sd 137 · Illinois
NCES ID 173321003444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Acres Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Acres Elem School
Pleasant Acres Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rantoul, Illinois, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students) and Eastlawn Elem School (276 students) alongside Pleasant Acres Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Acres Elem School compares
Pleasant Acres Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 293 Top 65% in Illinois - larger than 35% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173321003444
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
African American 26.6%
White 10.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Pleasant Acres Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.0%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes Pleasant Acres Elem School.
$18,718
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pleasant Acres Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Eater Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastlawn Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmeadow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Acres Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Acres Elem School
How many students attend Pleasant Acres Elem School?
Pleasant Acres Elem School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rantoul, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Acres Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Acres Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Acres Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Acres Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Rantoul, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Acres Elem School?
Pleasant Acres Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Acres Elem School rank among public schools in Rantoul?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Acres Elem School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rantoul, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rantoul on the city page.
Is Pleasant Acres Elem School a good school?
Pleasant Acres Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rantoul City Sd 137?
Besides Pleasant Acres Elem School, Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates J W Eater Jr High School (477 students), Eastlawn Elem School (276 students), and Broadmeadow Elem School (231 students). See the Rantoul City Sd 137 district page for the complete list.